Rome Pantheon Elite Guided Tour - Ancient Temple with Dome and Tombs
by Vatican Tour Company
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€85Overview
This elite guided tour in Rome lasts one hour and focuses on the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple known for its excellent preservation. A native-speaking guide leads the group through both the interior and exterior of the Pantheon. The first 40 minutes are spent inside the temple, where the guide explains the building's origins connected to the founding myth of Rome, its location originally outside the city walls near the sacred fields of Mars, and its transformation from a pagan temple to a Christian basilica. The guide also points out the tombs of a king and queen, as well as the ashes of the artist Raphael. The final 15 minutes take place outside the Pantheon, where the guide describes the temple’s circular design, the large columns, and the dome featuring the open oculus, which is said to be the spot where Romulus was struck by lightning. The tour is compact and lasts about one hour, with all necessary amenities nearby. A tour guide is included, but no other extras are provided. Visitors must cover their knees and shoulders and present valid identification, such as a passport or ID card, to enter the Pantheon.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pantheon
The interior visit lasts about 40 minutes and covers the Pantheon’s connection to the founding myth of Rome, its location originally outside the city walls at the Temple and fields of Mars, and its survival as an Augustan structure due to its conversion into a church. The guide explains the convergence of pagan and Christian elements inside the basilica and points out the tombs of a King and Queen, as well as the ashes of artist Raphael.
40 min
Pantheon
The exterior portion of the tour lasts around 15 minutes and focuses on the temple’s columns and circular design. The guide describes the layers of history visible on the outside and highlights the dome with its open oculus, the spot said to be where Romulus was struck by lightning, illustrating the monument’s symbolic role connecting past and future.
15 min
Meeting point
Outside the "ANTICA SALUMERIA". Opposite the Pantheon (front) is the "ANTICA SALUMERIA" (old delicatessen), on the piazza della Rotonda, number 2/4. Entrance tickets are included. Please be present at least 10 minutes before the tour time.
End point
Outside ANTICA SALUMERIA, Piazza della Rotonda 2/4, opposite the Pantheon. Entrance tickets are included. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rome Pantheon Elite Guided Tour - Ancient Temple with Dome and Tombs
by Vatican Tour Company
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€85Overview
This elite guided tour in Rome lasts one hour and focuses on the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple known for its excellent preservation. A native-speaking guide leads the group through both the interior and exterior of the Pantheon. The first 40 minutes are spent inside the temple, where the guide explains the building's origins connected to the founding myth of Rome, its location originally outside the city walls near the sacred fields of Mars, and its transformation from a pagan temple to a Christian basilica. The guide also points out the tombs of a king and queen, as well as the ashes of the artist Raphael. The final 15 minutes take place outside the Pantheon, where the guide describes the temple’s circular design, the large columns, and the dome featuring the open oculus, which is said to be the spot where Romulus was struck by lightning. The tour is compact and lasts about one hour, with all necessary amenities nearby. A tour guide is included, but no other extras are provided. Visitors must cover their knees and shoulders and present valid identification, such as a passport or ID card, to enter the Pantheon.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Pantheon
The interior visit lasts about 40 minutes and covers the Pantheon’s connection to the founding myth of Rome, its location originally outside the city walls at the Temple and fields of Mars, and its survival as an Augustan structure due to its conversion into a church. The guide explains the convergence of pagan and Christian elements inside the basilica and points out the tombs of a King and Queen, as well as the ashes of artist Raphael.
40 min
Pantheon
The exterior portion of the tour lasts around 15 minutes and focuses on the temple’s columns and circular design. The guide describes the layers of history visible on the outside and highlights the dome with its open oculus, the spot said to be where Romulus was struck by lightning, illustrating the monument’s symbolic role connecting past and future.
15 min
Meeting point
Outside the "ANTICA SALUMERIA". Opposite the Pantheon (front) is the "ANTICA SALUMERIA" (old delicatessen), on the piazza della Rotonda, number 2/4. Entrance tickets are included. Please be present at least 10 minutes before the tour time.
End point
Outside ANTICA SALUMERIA, Piazza della Rotonda 2/4, opposite the Pantheon. Entrance tickets are included. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.